Curry, Irving apparently mock James in video
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry was caught on video apparently mocking LeBron James during a wedding over the weekend, while James’ Cavaliers teammate Kyrie Irving eggs him on.
Retired Cavaliers player Brendan Haywood posted the video on Instagram Sunday, with a message saying “shots fired at somebody” and the hashtag #kingwontlikethis.
It shows the two-time NBA MVP pretending to work out with exaggerated moves, an apparent reference to video that James posted on social media that sparked a flurry of fan imitation videos dubbed the #LeBronJamesChallenge.
Irving has asked to be traded, but the team has not said whether it would honor the All-Star point guard’s request. The players were all in Newport, Rhode Island, for the wedding of Dallas Mavericks player Harrison Barnes.
Hawks waive Stone
The Atlanta Hawks have waived center Diamond Stone, only three weeks he was acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers as part of a three-team trade.
Stone’s 2017-18 contract for $1,312,611 is guaranteed. Stone averaged 9 points and 3.5 rebounds in four games with Atlanta’s Las Vegas summer league team following the July 7 trade.
Bucks re-sign Snell
The Milwaukee Bucks have re-signed restricted free agent guard Tony Snell, bringing back a backcourt starter and one of the team’s best defenders.
Snell set career highs in 2016-17 in points (8.5) and 3-point shooting (40.6 percent) in 80 games, all starts. His 6-foot-7 frame fits in nicely with the Bucks’ length on defense.
Snell was acquired in October from the Chicago Bulls for guard Michael Carter-Williams. He was taken in the first round with the 20th overall pick by the Bulls in the 2013 draft.